Personal Essays“Of course I’m self-centered; I’m a writer.” — Me. Business InsiderI left my job to build a company with my boyfriend. The constant fighting led to our breakup.I'm dating in my 30s after finding myself newly single. Instead of relying on dating apps like I did in my 20s, I’m trying to meet people in person.I helped raise my nephew, and now I'm pretty sure I don't want to have kids. Parenting requires too much sacrifice.I was afraid of losing my ex because I didn't want kids. I realized I'd be losing myself if I compromised.